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Liver Function Tests (LFTs) - Normal Values and Interpretation

Alanine aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT) - Liver, cardiac & skeletal
Liver Function Tests ... Normal Values and Interpretation ... #Function #Tests ... #LFTs #Laboratory ... #Values #Interpretation
Causes of Anemia with elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Blood Smear
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Causes of Anemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Function Tests ... Function Tests ... #Causes #Hematology
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... BPPV • Short-lived ... Positive Hallpike test ... or supine roll test ... Positive head impulse test
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Systemic and Primary Causes ... Function Tests/ ... • Cholestatic liver ... #causes
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
deficiency, ... laboratory ... tests + imaging ... Alzheimer - 1st cause ... Dementia - 2nd cause ... Differential #Subtypes #Classification
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... initial screening test ... out additional causes ... If other causes ... hemochromatosis #algorithm
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Acute Liver Injury ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Vascular Causes ... extrahepatic source - Tests ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
glucose by the liver ... contribution of liver ... - assess other laboratory ... or diagnostic tests ... #typea #typeb #classification
Echinococcal Cysts in the Liver- The physical examination revealed hepatomegaly with a palpable hepatic mass. Laboratory
Echinococcal Cysts in the Liver ... Laboratory tests ... right lobe of the liver ... Hydatid disease is caused ... echinoccocal #cyst #liver
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
dengue severity classification ... • Person who lives ... positive tourniquet test ... Liver enlargement ... fever #severity #classification